The most popular undergraduate major at Northeastern University is Business/Commerce followed by Psychology and Communication and Media Studies. A list of all 74 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Northeastern University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer and Information Sciences | 69 |
Information Technology | 40 |
Information Science/Studies | 23 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Chemical Engineering | 45 |
Civil Engineering | 85 |
Computer Engineering | 29 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 71 |
Mechanical Engineering | 141 |
Industrial Engineering | 29 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 |
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 9 |
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
Linguistics | 15 |
French Language and Literature | 1 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
American Sign Language (ASL) | 12 |
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 5 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 71 |
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 24 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 127 |
Biochemistry | 30 |
Biophysics | 2 |
Toxicology | 6 |
Biotechnology | 11 |
Neuroscience | 53 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 38 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
Environmental Studies | 15 |
Environmental Science | 22 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 17 |
Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
Architecture | 66 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Chemistry | 25 |
Geology/Earth Science | 4 |
Physics | 8 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 184 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 159 |
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 5 |
Human Services | 32 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 9 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Economics | 71 |
Development Economics and International Development | 4 |
International Relations and Affairs | 102 |
Political Science and Government | 113 |
Sociology | 50 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
Asian Studies/Civilization | 3 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Graphic Design | 37 |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 12 |
Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 13 |
Fine/Studio Arts | 15 |
Intermedia/Multimedia | 8 |
Music | 109 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 12 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 58 |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 4 |
Athletic Training/Trainer | 18 |
Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist | 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 111 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 86 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 105 |
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business/Commerce | 569 |
Business Administration and Management | 92 |
Operations Management and Supervision | 11 |
Organizational Leadership | 51 |
Accounting | 4 |
Finance | 73 |
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 2 |
International Business/Trade/Commerce | 119 |
Management Information Systems | 4 |
Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 52 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Communication and Media Studies | 177 |
Journalism | 59 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167358 IPEDS survey data for Northeastern University.